Live! With Kelly and Mark debuted on Monday, with Ryan Seacrest no longer serving as co-host to the talk show. This means Mark Consuelos started his official first day of hosting.

Although Kelly Ripa, who has been co-hosting for ABC for more than 20 years was completely at ease, viewers said they missed Ryan Seacrest. The married couple’s appearance, on one of their favorite morning shows, didn’t exactly excite Live viewers, who took to the internet to air their complaints.

Viewers have criticized the first episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, calling the couple’s banter “fake and boring”.

Kelly Ripa Gets Brutally Trolled After Disastrous ‘Live’ Debut With Mark Consuelos
Kelly Ripa Gets Brutally Trolled After Disastrous ‘Live’ Debut With Mark Consuelos

In addition, the Riverdale actor’s first day drew harsh criticism from online users after some claimed Kelly Ripa prevented her husband from speaking. 

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Kelly Ripa And Mark Consuelos Debut as Live Co-Hosts

Mixed reviews have been left after the first episode of the highly anticipated Live with Kelly and Mark show aired its first episode. This edition stars married couple Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.

The couple was criticized by many viewers for their “fake banter” and boredom throughout the hour-long program. The 52-year-old actor replaced Ryan Seacrest, who quit co-hosting the morning program after nearly six years, so he could concentrate on his other projects. 

The couple, who have been married for 27 years and fell in love on the set of All My Children, had a conversation with psychic, Char Margolis, and TLC singer, Rozonda Thomas during the episode. 

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

They also briefly discussed a recent romantic stroll they shared through Central Park. However, as Consuelos was telling the audience about the date, Ripa, who was wearing a wrap dress by Diane von Furstenberg, abruptly interrupted.

Thus, Ripa, who displayed intense PDA with her husband during the show, was accused of repeatedly interrupting him. He started to say, “We used to run through the park, but now we’re,” but Ripa cut him off, “We used to chase each other.”

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Twitter Flooded With Complaints!

Social media users attacked Mark Consuelos harshly on his first day, believing that Kelly Ripa had prevented him from speaking. Also, viewers complained on Twitter about the 52-year-old TV personality for being a little too intrusive on her husband’s first morning as co-host. 

Others expressed displeasure that the program nearly put them to sleep, with one claiming that having “husband and wife” as co-hosts “doesn’t work.” Another tweeted, “Bruuuuutal! Last time I watch. I can go to the mall and watch teenagers kiss LESS!!! THE BEGINNING OF THE END.”

Take a look at some tweets: 

For the unversed, Mark Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest, who declared in February that he would be leaving the position after nearly six years, in order to return to Los Angeles and concentrate on American Idol. Consuelos has been hosting since Seacrest’s departure.

On April 14, Seacrest had his final episode, which was marked by sobs and moving speeches.

Twitter Flooded With Complaints!
Twitter Flooded With Complaints!

According to earlier reports, ABC executives have been courting Consuelos to join the network since last summer. Executives had been talking to the Let’s Get Physical actor about permanently taking over co-hosting duties since they were aware that Seacrest was growing weary of his position.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been married since May 1996 and have three children together. 

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